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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 402.85 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 402.85 and 131.61 is: 197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 402.85 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/402.85 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 402.85 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 53,019.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,019.09/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.09

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